Korean Wild Chive vs Carissa African

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Korean Wild Chive

Allium macrostemon

Cardiovascular

Carissa edulis

Cardiovascular

Korean Wild Chive

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Carissa African

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

A Hanbang herb that unblocks yang and disperses cold, used for chest pain and abdominal fullness.

East African shrub fruit and root used for infections and chest pain.

Active Compounds

allicin, ajoene, steroidal saponins

Carissone, Lignans, Tannins, Flavonoids, Cardiac glycosides

Traditional Uses

chest pain, chest obstruction, abdominal fullness

Chest pain, Cough, Toothache, Malaria, Gonorrhea

Modern Uses

cardioprotective, vasodilating, antimicrobial

Cardiotonic, Antimicrobial, Analgesic

Adult Dosage

5-10g daily

2-4g root decoction daily

Contraindications

Yin deficiency conditions

Heart medications, Pregnancy

Side Effects

garlic-like odor, gastric irritation

GI upset, Cardiac effects at high doses

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

Reviewed by: HerbAlly Editorial Team, Medical herbalists and healthcare professionals

Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E